Get the Popular Science daily newsletterđź’ˇ Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. On Norway’s frosty northern coast, a cave sat virtually unknown to humans for over 75,000 years. This remote area of the European Arctic is now granting paleobiologists a glimpse of the ancient animal communities that called this region home. The ancient…
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If the past decade has taught us anything, it’s that Tesla doesn’t operate by the normal rules. Part genuine innovation, part reality distortion field. Discussion of its helium-powered share price used to provoke endless conversations about whether the market could be relied upon to correctly value anything anymore; discussion of Elon Musk’s 50 billion dollar…
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The incumbent eighth-gen Toyota Hilux really isn’t young anymore, having been around since 2016 and having gone through quite a few facelifts. Mercifully, we know a new ninth gen is coming (which could take on the Travo name in some markets), and although a seismic shift is not expected in terms of exterior styling, the…
Running a cab business involves far more than just driving passengers from place to place. For drivers and small fleet owners, every vehicle represents a critical asset and the foundation of their livelihood. Each day on the road presents new opportunities, but also brings risks such as accidents, costly repairs, and unexpected disruptions. Smart cab…
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Picture this. It’s 2017. Dieselgate is in full swing. Volkswagen is trying to divert attention from the messy scandal surrounding its emissions-cheating TDI cars by rolling out a flurry of ID. concepts. The original ID. showcar had already debuted a year earlier, followed in 2017 by the I.D. Crozz as an early look at what…
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Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tennessee, usually hosts the high-octane sport of NASCAR racing, but it has also hosted football games and concerts in the past. Last weekend was the first time it hosted a Major League Baseball game — the first time one has been held in the…
If you have an old, beat-up car sitting in your driveway or garage, you’re probably asking yourself whether it’s worth fixing or if it’s finally time to let it go. The Florida sun, salt air, and humid weather can wear down vehicles fast—especially in cities like Miami, Cape Coral, and Jacksonville. Whether it doesn’t start,…
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Vehicles are offered by Hyundai dealers and come with a return window as well as a limited warranty Amazon is getting into the used car business thanks to the assistance of Hyundai dealers. Dealers in Los Angeles can now list used and certified pre-owned vehicles on Amazon Autos. The program will expand in the coming…
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Honda Australia says it doesn’t need to join the flurry of brands adding dual-cab utes to their Australian lineups – not right now, anyway. The Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux utes have been the best-selling vehicles in Australia for the past decade – the HiLux from 2015 through 2022, the Ranger since. In 2025 alone,…
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A second source has now echoed what we reported earlier this year: the upcoming electric M version of the iX3 will be called simply the BMW X3 M. Despite being fully electric, the model will not carry the “i” prefix traditionally used for BMW’s EV lineup. Instead, it will follow the same naming convention as…
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